Ex-Orioles GM Takes Offense to Report, Defends Track Record
Summary
The former Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette wrote a letter to defend his work after a recent report described the team he left as a "mess." Duquette highlighted the team's successes during his time and listed key players he helped develop before Mike Elias took over and made big changes.Key Facts
- Dan Duquette was the Orioles' general manager for seven seasons until 2018.
- He disagreed with a report calling the team a "mess" when Mike Elias took over.
- Under Duquette, the Orioles made the playoffs in his second year and reached the American League Championship Series two years later.
- Baltimore had the best regular-season record in the American League during five of Duquette's first seasons.
- A large contract for player Chris Davis was signed against Duquette’s advice.
- Duquette pointed out key Orioles players he helped develop, like Trey Mancini and Cedric Mullins.
- After Elias replaced Duquette, the Orioles greatly expanded their analytics and scouting departments.
- The Orioles had a 115-loss season in 2018 before Elias began rebuilding the team.
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